When i turn my robot on after uploading the robotIR code into it, it scans ~45? in front of it and then just keeps trying to turn constantly. It never stops and scans again... any idea what might be causing this?

well that got a little bit of a reaction out of it but it only lasts about 1 second and then it continues driving again no matter what I put in front of it and how far away... the IR is rated 10cm to 80cm. would this cause a problem? Perhaps it can see too far?

hmmmm hold it up so it isnt spinning then put something in front and see what happens . . .

there is also the chance you plugged the sensor into the wrong port? sometimes the signal from one port can interfere with other ports that are close by, causing it to sometimes work and sometimes not . . .

I agree with Admin in that it sounds like if it justed worked for a bit, it sounds like your battery supply is not sufficient... what is the total output voltage from your battery supply? How many, and what types of batteries are you using?

Im using the exact NiMH battery that was suggested in the tutorial. Checking it with my DMM, its pretty much fully charged... ill tinker around with it a little bit tomorrow if I find time... Thanks for the suggestions

-EDIT-I just realized how much that video really sucks.... Ill figure something out to get better quality all around lol. I just realized that you need to see what the wheels are doing too heh... yeah... I have to go to work soon so Ill get on that when I get home if I have time >_<